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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
A DISTCR

A short time ago Mr.. J. C. Mccoy was
brought up before Judge Dixon charged
with having upon his property a nuisance
He paid his fine and departed. The inform
er, it appears, would lot let HIM rest, but
kept prosecuting him AZ perSistently as he
could.
Yesterday the police officer, in company
with Patrick Reilly, who appears to have No
love for Mccoy, was upon the latte. = prem
lses Reilly was industriously engaged in
pointing out to the official all the garbage
and refuse that could be found in the lot
Mccoy stood this sert of thing Is long as he
could; then becoming enraged ran into the
house for, it is said, his revolver, intending
10 use the weapon upon his offensive neigh
Dor. But before be could Ct out into the
yard be was persuaded by the officer 20 put
up ,he dangerous weapon. Reilly, however.
had him brought before the police judge
His honor looked upon the char 80 a. growing
out of malice and dismissed it
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
BASE BALL.

A meeting OF the directors of the Wichita
Base Ball Association was held last night.
Mr.. George ]. Mold, of this city, who last
year managed the Alton, Ill.,, club, one OF
the best Illinois clubs, was elected manager
The committee selected last Saturday
night to secure players has been hard at
work telegraphing all over the country for
the best talent to Oe had, and as a result the
ser vices of a number OF we'll known players
have been secured.
1t is the intention to carry about twelve
m N on the club list, seven or eight Of whom
will be here by Wednesday night of this
week. The others will be here by the 9th
instant, when the club will 60 into regular
practice Tue schedule OF the State league
will begin On the 18th with six clubs and
possibly eight.
Good grounds have been secured from Mr.
MA. Eoglish, two miles south Of Main and
Douglas at the end of water street. Already
the Citizens Street Railway has distributed
material along the proposed extension Of
their line to tn, base bail park, down Water
md up Main street, which will provide five
inmate service On days OF gaInss. Arrange
ments were made 10 lay of the grounds to
day and at once put the park in propsr con-
dition for playing. A grand stand with a
seating capacity of $50 AMI equal to any
thing west of the n ssissppi TIE entire
park will be surrounded by l0-foos fence.
The secretary, Mr.. Chsrlss Griffon, was
instructed to call at once upon the stockhoid-
e.s for the first assessment Of - per cent. II
is expected that the park viii be ready BY
the Igh
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
ABOUT ADDITION MAKING.

In conversation yesterday with q gentle
man, he stated that at the last meeting Of
the legislature law was passed compelling
all additions to cities first to be submit tilted to
the city council, who should pay special at
t~ntion in seeing that the streets as layed out
concerned with the adjoining streets Of the
city. He also observed that additio filers
were daily warming into the county build
ing loaded with additions without paying
any attention to the city council and with
out obeying the new law. The effort to
make the streets in The different additions Of
a city conform and thus do away with 80
many provoking short streets, he considered
good one AS such it shou Id be obey ed and
it would have been much better for Kansan
cities if the law had been among the first en-
acted
Just observe, he continued, SEQ this crook
ed n sed estater who has bought few acres
adjoining the city. He don't care anything
about the city except hopes it will boom at
least long enough for him to make big
speeds away from the city and over the rich
plains he can elevate his hand TO the pro-
lection on his countennnce and look look
'I-have-swinded-y you" at the city and think,
he is very. very smart. What he considers
cliuch to his conclusion is his distended
purse.
If in plating his addition he can turn
every thing around and make his lots numer-
GUS by being 24x90 feet, he will do 40 and
then OF course in selling they are ali lets of
40 feat in width. As 4 re-
suit of that sort OF work many Of our
ST. eets have been injured. Some Of them
will be cut half into by an addition aud the
next lay out will swing back to the proper
place. Some streets are entirely blocked
with a house located exactly where thestreet
should be. All such is the work Of fellows
for whom the law was enacted.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
THnCouRTx
ro11cn couxr.

IL Welsa was up yesterday morning b.
fore his honor to answer to the charge Of
drunkenness. He was tough looking speci-
men Of humanity who had evidently spent
all his cash in investigating the joint situa-
ton Of the city. So when his honor told
him his fine was $ and costs he had to be
sent to the cooler in default Of payment.
George Fueg was another pretty tough
customer whom Officer Clark introduced at
ter Jap had retired with the other party.
I'D and D." stood against Georges name,
but he was able to pay $40 for the o1ense.
Richard Roe was the name given by q
rapid young man of the city who was seeing
how near he could come TO run ming over
with his horse and buggy every unfortnna to
pedestrian he could meet upon the street
crossings.
j. c. Mccoy was brought into court
charged with drawing unlawful weapons.
The suit, however, was dismissed.
E. L. Nechey was a street fakir who had
to answer to the charge Of having in his
possession gambling device. He paid sl2
Frank Kape, for using profane language,
was fined IS and was committed.
]. NJ. Pullen was accused Of assault and
battery. He paid fine of g and costs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
PAPER CARNIVAL.

After ,ony and unavoidable delay tbs
ladies of ST. Johns Guild are at last able to
announce their paper carnival for next
week, beginning with Monday evening and
continuing several days. Crawford's opera
house, which will be elaboraseiy decorated
for the affair. has been secured, and every
thing will be done tba. good .asse can sug-
gest TO make the carnival complste tn
umph Over two hundred Characters, We
are told, viii Be represented, led by lovely
Mrs walden as Queen Of the Carnival
There will he some very choice music ard
the K OF P band will play for the dancing
which will conclude each evenings snfsr-
tainuent These carnivah have been a
grand SUCCESS in the east, and tbs ladies' hops
for no less at this ore. 1. is certain 20 score
another success for our Peerless Princess Of
tee Plains
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

MR. NORRIS JETrY'S STATEMENT.
In reference to the article which appeared
in yesterdays issue concerning an unpleas-
ant affair up the little river last Sunday, Mr..
Norris Jetty said yesterday the following:
The party consisted Of himself, two other
gentlemen and two ladies. A gentleman who
runs meat market on North Main street,
and his wife were members Of the party.
When near Albert's brick yard tho party
pulled ashore and took lunch. While they
were resting one gentleman was projecting a
lady from the sun with an umbrella All
we're started by a shower of bricks some Of
which hit the umbrella and had it not been
for the umbrella the lady would in all prob
ability have been hurt.
The party was located rather under the bank
in the timber that skirts the river. After
the first volley Of bricks Mr.. Jerty started
on a tour Of investigation and saw several
squads Of boys in the neighborhood but all
denied having thrown bricks and the investi-
CATION was fruitless. Returning to his
friends they were soon again greeted with a
Mr.. Jetty saw boy throw down some brick
and start to run. He w.s caught and whip
ped. Mr.. Jetty again returned to the party
and in about three quarters Of an hour all
got into the boat and started down the river
on return. Going but . short distance they
we're attacked by five or six men and some
boys who again got OF the brick act. Mr..
Jetty, in protecting himself and ladies, was
hit several times before he could get to the
bank. When he reached the top Of the bank
some one yelled, That's Jetty," and the
gang started to run. He followed the one he
thought most deserving of punishment, who
is foreman of the brick yard, and thumpei
him until he cried enough" Mr.. Jstty
again started to join his party and the gang
turned on him reinforced by three shot guns
and one riff. They declared they would
shoot the entire party. Mr.. Jstty had no
fire arms, but succeeded in staving his assail-
ants off and they made no further attacks.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
THE RIv 9R-

Pile driving machicsry, TENS aAc work
men were yesterday belov the bridgs r,AAy
to commence work A line Of piles - a
con.inuatior OF taoss alreedy driven above
the bridge viii Be psaced between tie
Douglas avenue bridge on TIE Dorsa, and t6s
Lewis street bridge On Ate scuta. Upcn
thee. boards viii he sAiard and the s7ace in
,erveninz between :his and the present rives
bank will be Allied IN
Quite bead in tbs river VII ahus De csv-
cred and ose of sbs deepest esssns.s O. fAs
river 8, tbs poiEt parity taken Up By tAs
p-opo-.d fEpruvsE@nt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

F" orx on the Fred Stockman building on
north Main street is progressing rapidly. /.
has been CT cided 10 make i. i've stories high
TIE lower room has bsen rented by merchant
tAiioTs Swsb & CLOSER. The other floor is
rented 10y Gondelio That viii give him
thirty more rooms TO be used In his hotel
business. hich Will give HIM q capacity of
near eighty rooms
Il is thought that the building will bs CON-
pleied by The hist If August next Er
Ssockman leaves next Friday morning for q
summers visit t. Europe.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
VISITS rHe ..eAs WELL"
Large Crowd Headed BY, His Ho0or, Mayor
Allen. and Couneilmen-The "W Falling
Beam" Starts Under Aaspioous

The invitation extended the mayor and
city council by the Wichita Mining & In
vestInent Company to accept q free ride to
the site of the gas well was accepted by his
honor and all the members of the council ex-
cepting the Fourth and Fifth wards. 1t was
near $50 o'clock when the council left the
city A large number of private carriages
fell in line, and in due time reached the der
rick on the Beeson farm about four and one
half miles east of Lawrence avenue on KEEL
logg street
The visitors found everything in readiness
for starting the walking BEAM" The "spud-
ling" system had already been used until the
well was about sixty feet deep. The attach
ment was made to the beam and soon the
drill, which weighs thirty-five hundred
pounds, was making its way toward the cen
ter of the earth. There were near five hum
dred present, the day most pleas
ant one made it additionally inviting
for jaunt to see the new enterprise start
out When the steam was turned on it was
not O cheer that greeted it, but smile and
look that hoped for unbounded success. A
large number of those present had spent
many long months in the oil and gas wells OF
Pennsylvania and know full we'll the riches
stored some places in the porous sandstone.
The thought if the finding of large flows OF
gas in the east with its coal mines would Gre
ate a boom what would it do for Wichitas
Surely the demand for building material
would be much greater than at present, If
such q state of affairs Is wishin the range OF
possibilities.
At depth Of thirty feet water and gyp-
sum was struck The latter was near ten
feet deep Below was i've feet Of
black slate, under which is q
sandstone bearing some Of the charac-
teristics of No. XII or oonglomerate
sandstone found in the eastern states. In it
were found number OF small shells of BIZ
valves.
1t is expected to find small flow Of gas at
depth of five hundred feet. Another indi-
cation seven hundred and fifty eet. The
best sand is supposed to be near fifteen hun
dred feet deep. Other gas bearing sands are
usually found at still greater depth, and
the we'll will be put down at 200 feet
Inc information concerning tbs depth.
character and thickness OF the gas sands in
this section Of course is limited, as there has
| never been good test made. As result,
they may be nea' er and farther away from
the surface than expected.
Boring will be done at the rate Of seventy
| five or one hundred feet per day The con-
tractor, Mr.. J. c. Tennant, is experienced in
that sort of business, and he brought al the
hands necessary, from the oil fields OF Penn
sylvania Work will be continued day and
night, aud if any Inconvenience is expert.
enced from leaving" work will not stop fol
Sunday. On turn from noon to midnigh,
| will be Mr.. James Briody, foreman, and
John Constine. From midnight until noon
James Mcbride and john Hurley. The der
rick was erected by Mr.. Clark Eakins. OF
Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
THE STONE MILL.

Mr.. Balance, the gentleman from Peoria.
H., who will erect in this city toe stone
~orks. is now here. Work upon the fouads-
ton OF the building TO be us-d has been al
ready commenced
The necessary machinery has been shipped
from Peoria and Is COW DC the way to " ich
ita Mr.. Ballsnce says that hs viii pot in
his plant about slI 800 worth Of new ma
chin-ry. he expects - be ready 'sr work
stnus tie 18th.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
THAT ISLAND.

Asyour article in this mornings xAaLI
NAV have 4 misleading effect, have 20 soy
the survey Of that islard- a. nade for tie
government, only included 30 nuss A. was
then covered BY The grass and nj lows grow
ing upon IL ~. Aei-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
AMUSEME NTS.
RAwFORDS.

A larger honse greeted the Chas. 6 lday
Comedy Company than in their first appear
ance he night before. Mr.. Gilday and Miss
Beane appear 70 be gaining friends and max
ing decided hit in the city. The song by
Miss Mana Bach in the the third act was
twice encored, az were also the songs and
dances Of Mr.. Gilday and Miss Became.
Tonight will be given "Pieos Of Pie"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Workmen were yesterday engaged in pre-
pairing the interior of the lower story of the
GetiO building for the plasteIs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Every one viii want to attend the paper
carnivsl next week, and TIE Guild hopes that
every one viii attend They are not doing
al this work for glory or for their bsai,b
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

G. T. Nicholson has been appointed gener-
al passenger ard ticket agent of the Santa
Fe, vice w. F. White, promoted
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Mr.. Ed. Ii. Moore, the gentlemsnly young
representative Of the Hutchinson Daily
News, made the EAGLE Office q call last
evening.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

DR.. Cloud and Mr.. Dobson, of Kiowa, are
in the city looking after the interests of that
great city of the DO, der.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Hon. r. J. Hukle, OF Hukle, is in the city
Hukle is a new railroad town in the south
eastern portion of Sedguick county
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Chancellor Liplencott Of Lawrence Uni
versity, is at he State S Convention and
is guest of Col Il W. Lewis.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

George linn, young man Of some locsl
notoriety, yesterday forenoon att. pied the
beating Of colored man on East Douglas;
De was, however, arrested and placed in the
<n001nP
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

BENZ. Fulton, ma>SILou, o W. 81. Phelps
Carthage, No, Z. Drummond, Puet 10, c oio.,
N Z. Weiser, St Joseph, and r. NJ. Iuis-
ley of st. Louis, are registered at the Eotel
Candolfo
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

A rabid dog appeared On the premises Of
n. L. Simpson on The West Side near the
city. and succeeded in biting hog and q
horse before he could be killed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

). w. Brown 4 Son have now taken
charge Of their recent purchase, the grocery
store of J. l.. Moore on the West Side
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

George A. Mathews, of Liichfield, H.. is
IN the city, the guest CT R. E Green. He is
most fsvorably impressed with the metroro-
lis, and expects to make il his future heme.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

The board Of trade alter short delibera
tons, adjourned to Saturday night for
further consideration of important business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Rev. +. 1. ingalls,. brother of Senator In
gals, is a guest at the Manhattan He is in
the city to attend the State & s. Conven-
fion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

0RAWvoRD's OPERA doUsx.
L. NJ. CRAWFORD, Manager.
EVE NI0HTs CONNIE CING MONDAY. NAY IND.
A LAUGHING ATTRACTION.
Engagement OF
CHARLES GILDAY'S COMEDY COMPANY
In the Pest Comedies OF the dsy.
sSCoGLARs AND CUFFs." AND "A PIECE OF P1R y
Introducing Americas Brightest Soubrstte
MISS FANNIE BEANIE.
And tho Prince Of CommedaanA
Mr.. CHARLES GILDAY.
supported by . Talented Company of,Artsts.
Monday end Tuesdsy, May and 8, fhe great laugh.
lnR success. collars and Cuffs" ecnesdsy and
TSafsday. ksy anc 5. "A Piece Of Pie" In three
0Ices; Ffidsy Nay 6 Grald Double BN
Prices for this engagement Is. 50 and Is cents.
Reserved seats on sale monday morning a. Opera
Hose box ofhoa.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

F. A. North, the directory msn, will in a
few days commence taking names for the
new directory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

The stone masons have almost completed
the side walls of the foundation of the
Fletcher building
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

The EAGLE will pay ten cents apiece for
four copits Ct its issue Of Saturday April I'd
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Collins Of Rush Cen
ter, were in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

b D, Fuller of saltwater, Mimi, was
among yesterdays arrivals.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

Extra copies Of the EAGLE cen be OBJ
tained in the counting room for FIVE cents
each. with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

DR.. NJ d. Elder of Bourbon county, Kan
sas, is the city with view to opening here q
drug store
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

CIV. Graham has gone to Clarinda, Iowa,
to be absent two weeks
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

(yARFIELO OPERA HOUSE.
" ENNIS q YOUNG, Sole esseee and Managers.
FRED DIXON. Asst ManaR r.
Occupied this evening BY G. A. r.. no pt rfOrmance
until tomorrow night. when the ps pular opera
THE MASCOTTR
Will be presented until ,urfher notice.
With the Original Great Cssno c. st,
Introduci' q Jessie Hat. her May Smith, Anna Far
ren, George PayEn Bruce Amsbury,
Fred dixon and f Robbins.
NEW CHORUS, NEW COSTUMES.
NEW CBESfNUTS; NEW LAUGHS.
Popular prices Of emission, % and 81 cents, re
served seats 50 cents.
DooFs open At p. NJ, performance commences at
p. m.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

J. II. ID. Rosar was up from Winfield yes
terday.
J. d. McKircher Of Knsley, was in the
city yesterday.
T. S. and W. h. Coffin Of Oakland, Ills,
are in tae city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

w ENSs You've, Proprietor and Manager.
South Main st, near Douglas Ave,
Ne popular family resort and the Only Place Of
Amusemsnt In the city open tho year round.
PARLOR STAGK
FRANK MAJILTON. Grotesque JvgSler.
MASTER JOSEPH, Vocalist
n PROF SANIERSON. Roy al Mar .orettes-
AUDITORIUM.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
Tho Popular Melo Drama
THE = IDIOT = WITNESS
THU sSDAY, Friday SATURDAY,
The Beautiful Nautical Con edy Drama
BEN BOLT-
Characters by Our Popular Stock Company.
Admission 10 cents to ali.
Daily matinees arranged especially for the enter
tainment Of lad les and children
Doors open from l TO 10 p. m.
n B.-Fvery day at l::t end e:,f p, IT, Prof. Her-
bert VIII n ske prsnd high wire ascension from
Che ground To the top OF tie NUS um building
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

n. B.-Fvery day at l:c end e:sn p. M. Prof. Her
bert VIII n ske prsnd high wire ascension from
she ground to the fop OF tie MUS um building.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

THU sSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY,
The Beautiful Nautical Con edy Drama
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-04

You should examine our Big Bonanza Bargains
dress goods. We mention just one: Those
Luster Woods at so cents worth rs. We hAve OF
left, they go with rush.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-03-03

One of the most remarkable for
nations of common salt liz this coun.
try, and perhaps in the world, is
that on the island of Petite Anse,
in Iberia parish, La, 125 miles
west of New Orleans. The mine
was discovered in 1862 while well
was being sunk, the salt being
reached at depth of 10 feet and
extending to 240 feet, and $50 acres
in extent. Shortly after the dis
cOvery of the mine it was taken
possession of by the Confederate
Government, aud afterwards by the
Federals. The salt is clear, white,
and SO per cent. pure, the remaining
fraction being gypsum and chloride
of lime. In this mine have been
found Indian arrows, spear points,
tomahawk heads, and pottery; also,
sulphur springs. The mines are
owned by the Avery family, who
lease them to New York firm for
$4,000 a month.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-03-03

A Waco special to the Times-Dem-
ocrat says: It is stated that the ST.
Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway
Company announces its intention of
building sixty miles from Magnolia,
Ark, to Shreveport, La, where it
win make connection with what is
known as the Bremond Narrow
Gauge, already built and in operation
from Shreveport to Houston. The
statement is that the latter road will
be absorbed by the former, and the
gauge broadened, which will give
the st Louis Arkansas and Texas
the shortest route in existence from
ST.. Louis to Houston.